Patient's question:
A color Doppler ultrasound revealed a 2cm uterine fibroid. I am 36 years old, unmarried, and have not had sexual activity for many years. How should I be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Generally speaking, 99% of uterine fibroids are benign, and most do not require treatment; regular follow-up is sufficient. When there are obvious symptoms, treatment options such as medication can be considered. However, in terms of treatment, medication cannot completely remove the fibroids—whether traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine—its maximum effect is only to slow down the growth rate of the fibroids, and complete elimination is impossible. Surgery is required for only a small number of uterine fibroids, such as very large fibroids, severe anemia caused by significantly increased menstrual bleeding, or obvious compression symptoms. Your uterine fibroid is very small, and it is likely that you have no symptoms and do not need treatment; regular follow-up is sufficient.